Family Hair Day

It was donation time once again.  It is amazing that it has been 18 months since the last time.  Rylee was the one to remind us it was time.  It was going to be an all morning experience with 5 kids and one adult to get done.

Before picture

Am I sure??

To late the first cut is done.

The final product...check out the smiles

Time to let the  ponytails to dry before sending them off to Pantene Beautiful Lengths.  Ryder asked if he could donate his hair too.  Buddy your hair isn't long enough and it will never get long enough.  Ok, was all he replied and off he went.

What a good way to start the holiday season by doing service.

YEAH!!! Turkey Day

YEAH!!!! it was finally Thanksgiving Day and all the food you can eat and more.  It is my favorite day to try new recipes and new ideas.  After boiling over the brine the night before and having to scrub the kitchen down to remove all the sugary, salty mess.  We were ready to start.

The turkey was in the oven, the rolls were rising nicely it was time to work on dessert.  I found a new recipe for Apple Cherry Slab Pie in my coupons.  I hope everyone will be game to try it.

So far so good

The final product.  Looks tasty to me.

Everyone tried it and the consensus was good enough for next year.

No pictures please... Sorry Dave its a picture day.

After dinner football a must.

Followed by checking out the Black Friday Ads.

Instead we decided to try Brown Thursday and brave the evening crowds at Walmart.  We were off there was not a parking spot to be found.  We ended up parking on the main road and walking back to the store.  WOW!!! I think everyone in town was there for the sale.  There was merchandise flying in all directions be sure to duck or you could get hit in the head.  After so much chaos I decided to watch and stay out of these crazy peoples' way.   The kids were disappointed that I did buy anything and they are sure that there won't be anything for Christmas.

Time for bed with full tummies.

Thanksgiving Vacation Day 1

We are back in business with the blog and now time to get caught up.

Thanksgiving Vacation started on Wednesday and the kids were already bored.  Off to the park to play and run off some of that extra energy every child seems to have.  A quick lunch a McDonald's and then play time at a park of their choice.  Of course leaving it up to them it included water.  After threats of getting wet and having to walk home afterwards was the only thing that kept them dry.

Let's catch dragonflies, wait it's to cold.  Let's catch snails instead.

Who has the most?

Why can't they play on the jungle gym instead of the stinky water?

Time to head home to hopefully get a few projects done before the big day.

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Milestone Moment .....

I love milestone moments and as the kids get older those moments are farther and farther apart.  This milestone moment makes me get teary eyed.  Babyhood is quickly fading away into childhood.  That first paper with their name printed however messy gets me every time.  This is the time I have to admit he is no longer my baby but growing and changing into a stinky little boy.  Full of energy, loud noises, and crazy actions.

This is the little boy while I was helping him get dressed for church asked me why I have vampire teeth.  Better to eat you with my boy.  Then at church he climbed up on my lap and snuggled all through sacrament meeting.  How can I keep him small??  Maybe stop feeding him??

Soccer Saturday Finale

This weekend was our finale soccer game of the year.  Ryder was convinced that we were wrong and he missed his game last weekend to.  He was also told by everyone that it was going to rain and soccer would be cancelled.  Saturday arrived and so did the rain.  However, it didn't last very long and soon it was time to play.  We arrived at game time to empty fields.  We waited a few minutes and everyone showed up.

 Let's get the game started.

 Get back here.

 Oops we lost it again.

 We are tired do we still have to chase it?

 I need to walk.

 Here we go again.  Get that ball!!!

 Empty fields

 Our cheering section go Blue Angel Jets.

 Yeah Fireballs!!!

 Their favorite time of the game...TREATS!!!!

Trophies for everyone + plus a surprise from an awesome coach.

Look what we got.  Aren't they awesome?

As we left the field and headed to a birthday party Ryder informed me that he wanted to play next season.  I asked what changed his mind.  Trophies, Mom was the reply.  Trophies? I replied yeah I want to collect them.  He is ready to start playing again Spring can't come soon enough to add another trophy to his collection.

I am ready for a break even if it is only one weekend before basketball season starts.

Friday Night Fun

This week has been really crazy and we needed a break.  Our first plan was the Jubilee of Trees but they closed at 4:00 to the public.  Instead it was the rock wall at the rec center and surprise friends from summer camp were there also.

 Hang on and reach a little higher.

 Use your left hand, not that left your other left.  Sore arms were the result of the night, but he made it to the top.

 Reach further and she did moving higher than last time.

Go again, wait you have to use your hands and feet.  Not just the rope.

Closing time let's get ice cream and call it a night.Tomorrow was a busy day.